Assistant Estimator

Location: Lambeth

Assistant Estimator / Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Specialist Façade, Brickwork & Stone Subcontractor – London

An established and highly respected specialist subcontractor operating within the façade, brickwork, and stonework sectors is seeking an Assistant Estimator / Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join its commercial and estimating team. Based in near Waterloo, South London, the business delivers complex, high-value packages on prestigious residential, commercial, and heritage-led projects across London and the South East.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for a technically minded individual with strong take-off experience to develop within a market-leading trade contractor environment.

The Assistant Estimator / Assistant Quantity Surveyor’s Role

The successful candidate will support the Estimating Manager and wider commercial team across both pre-contract and early post-contract stages. The role is well suited to someone from a trade subcontractor background who enjoys working with drawings, specifications, and detailed take-offs.

Key duties will include:

Preparing accurate take-offs and quantities from drawings and specifications

Assisting with tender submissions for brickwork, façade systems, and stonework packages

Supporting cost build-ups, enquiries, and comparisons

Liaising with internal teams and suppliers to clarify scope and pricing

Maintaining clear and methodical take-off records and audit trails

Gaining exposure to high-profile, architecturally driven projects across London

The Assistant Estimator / Assistant Quantity Surveyor

To be considered, candidates should demonstrate:

A minimum of 2 years’ experience completing take-offs

Experience working for a trade subcontractor, ideally within:

Brickwork

Façade systems

Stonework (all ranges)

A methodical and highly accurate approach to measurement

Ability to clearly explain take-off methodology and process

Strong attention to detail and organisation skills

A genuine interest in specialist construction and the types of projects delivered

Evidence of having researched the business and its work

Location & Working Pattern

Vauxhall, London – office based

5 days per week initially

Following successful probation: 4 days office / 1 day remote

Hours:

8:00am – 5:00pm, Monday to Friday

In Return?

Salary: up to £40,000 (dependent on experience)

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

Private healthcare (Bupa – on renewal)

Long-term career development within a specialist, technically focused contractor

Exposure to some of London’s most recognisable and complex building envelopes

Process & Reporting

Interview process: 1 - 2 stages

Reporting directly to the Estimating Manager

If you are an Assistant Estimator or Assistant Quantity Surveyor with strong take-off experience and a background in brickwork, façades, or stonework, and you are looking to develop your career within a leading specialist subcontractor, please apply or contact us for a confidential discussion.

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AE/AQS-Vauxhall